Wednesday, June 10, 2026
BEATLESQUE-TOP 50-#49-Come Around And See Me-Raspberries
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#49-Come Around and See Me — Raspberries
Come Around and See Me appears on the Raspberries’ 1972 self‑titled debut album, and it’s one of the clearest examples of how the band absorbed the Beatles’ style without ever slipping into imitation. The song features bright, jangly guitars, layered harmonies, and a classic verse–chorus–bridge structure that instantly evokes the Beatles’ A Hard Day’s Night era. Fun fact-The lead vocal on this song is Wally Bryson, not Eric Carmen.
Several elements make the Beatles influence unmistakable:
Rickenbacker‑style jangle — The chiming guitar tone recalls George Harrison’s 12‑string work from 1964–65.
Tight, stacked harmonies — The Raspberries were masters of the Lennon/McCartney/Harrison harmony blend, and this track uses that same bright, major‑key vocal layering.
Melodic bass movement — Eric Carmen’s bass lines often mirror McCartney’s approach: tuneful, forward‑pushing, and integral to the hook.
Clean, upbeat pop production — The arrangement has the crisp, optimistic feel of early Beatles pop, especially the A Hard Day’s Night and Beatles for Sale period.
Emotional tone — The song balances sweetness and longing, a hallmark of mid‑’60s Beatles songwriting.
The result is a track that channels the Beatles’ melodic and harmonic vocabulary while still sounding unmistakably like the Raspberries. It’s a perfect example of how the band honored their influences while crafting their own identity.
